Nation Jul 02 Fourth of July holiday weekend takes U.S. airport traffic to pandemic high Friday's passenger volume marked a 13% increase from July 1 last year, which fell on the Thursday before Fourth of July. This year's number of passengers going through U.S. airports also eclipsed the 2.35 million screened at security checkpoints on… By Associated Press
Health Apr 21 Judge’s reversal of the travel mask mandate underscores CDC’s limited power A recent court decision that overturns one of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s few pandemic rules — masks required on public transportation — spotlights how little power remains in the agency's hands. By Sam Whitehead, Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News
Nation Apr 13 CDC extends public transit mask requirement to May 3 as COVID cases tick up The Biden administration has announced it will extend through May 3rd the nationwide mask requirement for public transit as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases. By Zeke Miller, Associated Press
Nation Mar 10 U.S. officials extend the travel mask rule while weighing new approach Federal officials are extending the requirement for masks on planes and public transportation through mid-April while taking steps that could lead to lifting the rule. By David Koenig, Zeke Miller, Associated Press
Dec 27 Over 4,000 flights cancelled as omicron, storms disrupt air travel for 4th consecutive day By Tali Arbel, Associated Press Flight cancellations that disrupted holiday travel stretched into Monday. Staffers calling out sick because of COVID-19 have left airlines short in recent days. Continue reading
Dec 24 COVID puts a damper on Christmas Eve again around the world By Jack Jeffrey, David Crary, David McHugh, Associated Press Travel plans are being disrupted because of flight cancellations, as the pandemic once again casts a pall on celebrations around the world. Continue reading
Dec 17 Can you safely enjoy the holidays? Experts offer COVID tips By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press The delta and omicron variants of the coronavirus are trying to spoil the holiday spirit, but there still are ways to enjoy the festivities. Continue reading
Nov 24 After a pandemic pause, Thanksgiving travelers hit the road again By David Koenig, Associated Press Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic. Continue reading
Nov 08 Feds urge schools to provide COVID-19 shots to kids, info for parents By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration is encouraging local school districts to host clinics to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to kids and information to parents on the benefits of the shots. Continue reading